304370580-3-15-2023-06-CC-RLOZ-CQ6QES-20230322120649

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304370580
Report Date: 03/15/2023
Date Signed: 03/15/2023 03:28:02 PM

Unsubstantiated

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
01/18/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Pat Rivas

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 06-CC-20230118141215

FACILITY NAME:	APPLE TREE LEARNING ACADEMY		FACILITY NUMBER:	304370580
ADMINISTRATOR:	SUK, JUNG H.		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	2338 EAST WAGNER AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(714) 284-0706
CITY:	ANAHEIM	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92806
CAPACITY:	48	CENSUS: 14	DATE:	03/15/2023
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:15 PM
MET WITH:	Jung Suk, Director		TIME COMPLETED:	03:45 PM

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Staff hit a children in care
Staff scratched a child in care

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On 03/15/2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Patricia Rivas made an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of a complaint received on 01/18/2023. LPA was met by Director, Jung Suk who was explained the reason for today’s visit. Census taken today, LPA observed 14 preschool children who were napping. There were two staff present. One staff arrived later with two school age children.

A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary conducted on 03/15/2023 indicates all facility staff or other individuals who required caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.

On 01/18/23 the Regional Office Received a complaint alleging that staff had hit children while in care. On 01/19/23 LPA spoke with complainant who added the allegation that staff scratch children while in care.

Unsubstantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISORS NAME: Rina Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Pat Rivas
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/15/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/15/2023

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Control Number 06-CC-20230118141215

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: APPLE TREE LEARNING ACADEMY	FACILITY NUMBER: 304370580
	VISIT DATE: 03/15/2023

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The investigation consisted of interviews with children, parents and staff. Interviews with two staff indicated they have never hit nor scratched any of the children in care. Furthermore, both staff indicated they had not witnessed any other staff or adult hit or scratch a child while in care. One staff indicated no scratches were noted and they would have seen scratches because most children require assistance in the bathroom. Interviews with 2 out of 5 parents did not divulge any information but both parents only had positive comments about the facility and the staff. Twelve out of thirteen children interviewed stated they had not been hit nor scratched by staff. One out of thirteen children interviewed stated s/he was hit and scratched by staff in care but could not give specific details. LPA reviewed seven children files.

Based on interviews, records reviewed the allegations that staff hit children in care and that staff scratch children in care can not be corroborated. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director, Jung Suk. Appeal Rights and deficiencies were discussed. The facility representative was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days.

A notice of site visit was posted and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Rina Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Pat Rivas
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/15/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/15/2023

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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